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Literature Vocab words - SS 1
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9th Grade
09/03/2009
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Accosted:
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v. Greeted, especially in a forward or agressive way.
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Explicit:
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Adj. Clearly Stated.
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Retribution:
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N. Payback; punishment for a misdeed. 
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Palpable:
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Adj. Able to be touched or felt.
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Indolently:
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Adv. Lazily; idly.
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Placid:
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Adj. Tranquil; calm.
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Sullen:
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Adj. Gloomy; dismal.
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Immolation:
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N. Destruction.
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Impunity:
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N. Freedom from consequences.
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Catacombs:
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N. An underground cemetery, esp. one consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses dug out for coffins and tombs.
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Futile:
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Adj. Useless; hopeless.
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Naive:
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Adj. Unsophisticated.
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Garnish:
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Adj. Too bright or gaudy.
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Imperative:
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Adj. Absolutely necessary; urgent.
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